Design Director, Cornell Tech (NYC)

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Position Summary

Design is an essential factor in marketing Cornell Tech academic degree offerings, campus programs, tech initiatives, and public events. An integral member of the communications and marketing team, the Design Director advances Cornell Tech's brand and oversees vibrant visual production within the Communications and Marketing department and across the campus.

The Design Director will establish and lead conceptual creative direction and design for all projects and campaigns developed for/and in partnership with leadership clients across the Cornell Tech campus including the dean, faculty, admissions, alumni affairs and development, student affairs, and initiatives by individual faculty members.

The position manages one full-time digital communications specialist, offers creative guidance to agency partners, and provides creative direction to freelance photo and video teams when needed. The Design Director is expected to produce assets as well as assign and manage assets produced by others.

Working closely with the University Relations Brand Communications team, the Design Director will ensure that Cornell Tech visual production aligns with Cornell's mission and vision. This creative professional ensures brand compliance and adherence to industry standards and best practices for the production of all digital and print materials, including Cornell Tech website, and assets for the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute within Cornell Tech.

Successful candidates will need to have and display the following competencies as part of this role:

This position is based at Cornell Tech's New York City campus, located on Roosevelt Island, where meeting and learning from faculty and leadership will greatly influence the Design Director's vision and deliverables. The Design Director will have the option to work 1-2 days remotely per week.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Functions Include

Creative Services- 40%

Communications & Design Leadership

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